We like "bolt plate crate." Easier to deal with. Ratchets are the best tool to handle bolted crates, you don't have to be Superman or Xena. O Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 993-5075 ext. 224; fax (714) 528-0544 On Mon, 30 Jun 1997 11:22:23 GMT THWING <[log in to unmask]> writes: >PLEASE RESPOND >I work for a firm that involved heavily in the crating, packing and >transport of artwork. It has been brought to my attention that more >than a >few art instittutions have a preference of the "bolt plate crate" over >the >"t-nut crate". I do have my personal opinion and arguments for which >one I >am sure is superior but I, we (my coworkers and myself) are curious >what >curators and others involved in art handling and shipping feel about >this. > >Please e-mail at the following address and i will respond back. >THANKS... [log in to unmask] >